Success in retirement requires maintaining the standard of living you are accustomed to living as long as you are alive. Granted, that standard will change as you age, but the trick is maintaining the opportunity for making financial decisions at retirement age with...
You can do three things with the money you make: spend it, save or invest it, or give it away. People who are wise with money tend to do all three and stick to a ratio that makes sense for their situation. The percentages you commit to each category can vary...
Life is filled with many tough choices and important decisions. Where do I attend college? Who am I going to marry? What am I going to do for my career? What's for dinner tonight? All these questions have consequences once the decision is made. One of the most...
Imagine for a moment that your working career is coming to an end, and retirement is on the horizon. What does that look like for you? Are you going to travel to exotic destinations, live in a golf course community, spend more time with the grandkids, volunteer in...
When would you want to know if you were heading on a road trip and something ahead created a challenge? Your answer likely depends upon the severity of the issue and the potential alternatives. What about significant issues at the moment that will be resolved by the...
Your Retirement Playbook with Joe Clark, CFP. Do your Retirement accounts need to be rebalanced? Rebalancing retirement accounts means selling from what did well and purchasing what did poorly the quarter before. We will discuss if you should and how to go about it in...
Your Retirement Playbook with Joe Clark, CFP. In this segment, we will cover: We think things are crucial to consider in your financial journey. You get one shot at retirement, and we are here to help you reduce financial regrets. Your Retirement Playbook” is an...
Your Retirement Playbook with Joe Clark, CFP. In this segment, we will cover: What does it look like when you begin to transfer from your working life to your life after work? You need to plan for how your taxes change and how you can be proactive. Your Retirement...
Separating from the workforce and living off your accumulated savings requires an organized and dedicated strategy. The new life of distributing your assets generates natural emotional responses. You have diligently saved and accumulated savings for the last 30-40...
Your Retirement Playbook with Joe Clark, CFP. In this segment we will cover: What can possibly go wrong?! The things that happen on your financial journey are similar to the struggles you will face in golf. Let's talk about your financial hazards. Your Retirement...
Your Retirement Playbook with Joe Clark, CFP. In this segment we will cover: What economic condition are we in today? Sure, the economic condition matters to help you decide what you need to do next in your financial planning, but what do I need to take into...
Your Retirement Playbook with Joe Clark, CFP. In this segment we will cover: How will drawdown impact your chances for success in retirement? You need to hear this episode of Your Retirement Playbook! Your Retirement Playbook” is an educational program designed to...
Your Retirement Playbook with Joe Clark, CFP. In this segment we will cover: Success is never dependent upon one thing, but failure can be. What does a failed retirement journey look like? Learn more on this episode of Your Retirement Playbook. Your Retirement...
Your Retirement Playbook with Joe Clark, CFP. In this segment we will cover: Whether you are a new retiree or a seasoned one, we often have the same concerns. The best way to avoid retirement mistakes often comes from having the best questions formulated. My advice...
Consider This Program with Joe Clark, CFP and Dean Huddleston. In this segment we will cover: Your life after work is more than just saying goodbye to a paycheck from an employer. It is part art and part science. For example, how and when do you take social security?...
Freedom rings and July 4 has arrived. We celebrate the Declaration of Independence, signifying our desire to discontinue one relationship and begin anew. We continue to have opportunities to make changes (hopefully improvements) in our lives, personally and...
Consider This Program with Joe Clark, CFP and Chris Rodgers. In this segment we will cover: Find out why taking social security at 70 may make the most financial sense. Social Security and taxes play a bigger role in your retirement than you think. Schedule your...